Quadro K5000M vs GeForce MX350

Quadro K5000M

2012Core: 601 MHz

GeForce MX350

2020Core: 747 MHzBoost: 937 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K5000M

100

2,805

0.0%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

GeForce MX350

2,828

+0.8%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro K5000M is positioned at rank 50 and the GeForce MX350 is on rank 348, so the Quadro K5000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K5000M

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

98%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

98%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

98%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

89%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

89%

#35

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

527%

#50

Quadro K5000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509

100%

#51

Radeon PRO W6300

MSRP: $200|Avg: $150

99%

#52

Quadro K4100M

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261

99%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

89%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

89%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

85%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX350

#338

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

960%

#340

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

870%

#341

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

868%

#345

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

789%

#346

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

784%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

100%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

#350

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

98%

#351

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

96%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

95%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#360

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

94%

#361

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

94%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

93%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX350 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The GeForce MX350 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K5000M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K5000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro K5000M	GeForce MX350
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce MX350 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $509 for the Quadro K5000M, it costs 61% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 156.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K5000M	GeForce MX350
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+156.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($509)	✅More affordable ($200)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Quadro K5000M Benchmark Check

GeForce MX350 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K5000M and GeForce MX350

Quadro K5000M

The Quadro K5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 601 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,805 points. Launch price was $329.99.

GeForce MX350

The GeForce MX350 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,828 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K5000M scores 2,805 and the GeForce MX350 reaches 2,828 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K5000M is built on Kepler while the GeForce MX350 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (Quadro K5000M) vs 640 (GeForce MX350). Raw compute: 1.615 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000M) vs 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce MX350).

Feature	Quadro K5000M	GeForce MX350
G3D Mark Score	2,805	2,828
Architecture	Kepler	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1344+110%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.615 TFLOPS+35%	1.199 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	112+250%	32
L1 Cache	112 KB	240 KB+114%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K5000M	GeForce MX350
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K5000M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX350 has 2 GB. The Quadro K5000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Quadro K5000M	GeForce MX350
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K5000M draws 100W versus the GeForce MX350's 20W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce MX350 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5000M) vs 350W (GeForce MX350). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	Quadro K5000M	GeForce MX350
TDP	100W	20W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	81°C	—
Perf/Watt	28.1	141.4+403%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX350 costs 60.7% less ($309 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.5 (Quadro K5000M) vs 14.1 (GeForce MX350) — the GeForce MX350 offers 156.4% better value. The GeForce MX350 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).